I just saw on TNN this morning an announcement about what is happening to all the mail. It was in Thai so I only understood half of what they said, but this is what I gathered . . .
All international mail has been stopped as the post office does not have access to the airports. It is supposedly being redirected to Singapore and Malaysia, with a backlog of 25,000+ parcels and counting.
I also have a fairly expensive package 'missing' in the mail on its way to BKK, with this as its last location/date:
"International Dispatch, November 25, 2008, 4:16 pm, ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)"
As such I'm under the assumption that computer systems aren't being updated, meaning a recipe for lost and/or extremely delayed mail.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Cancels All Flights As Protesters Surge Into Terminal
Started by george, 2008-11-25 21:29
#452
Danton
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-28 12:07:16
So here we are , almost 72 hours after the start of the closure , and nothing has changed.
This country is doomed . #453
Nirvana
Senior Member #454
cmsally
Platinum Member Posted 2008-11-28 12:22:56 Quote Organizers of the prolonged raid on the Bangkok international airport have insisted that they will bring down the government at any cost. In targeting the airport they have taken a dramatic strategic step and have also made a move of enormous symbolic importance. Suvarnabhumi Airport represents modern Thailand. The new airport was a huge project aimed not only at cementing the country’s commercial place in Asia but also at demonstrating how far it has come by comparison to most of its immediate neighbors. Under normal circumstances, legions of security personnel would have protected the terminal, accompanied by the dire warnings of senior officers about anyone thinking to damage national prestige with funny business that might upset foreign tourists and businesspeople. Under normal circumstances, the police would have quickly moved to prevent or end any seizure, just as they did when protests occurred on government premises against the interim military regime last year. Full article here : Final battle in Bangkok A very good article above and in fact very true; can the PAD monster be put back in the bottle even if the will is there. My husband has had a different theory to mine viz the PAD motives and it could be he has been totally correct. A very scary thought. #455
Danton
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-28 12:36:41
A very good article above and in fact very true; can the PAD monster be put back in the bottle even if the will is there.
My husband has had a different theory to mine viz the PAD motives and it could be he has been totally correct. A very scary thought. [/quote] The question to ask yourself is what prevents Thailand from being a country where normal circumstances apply , just like elsewhere in the world. To me the answer is plain to see. #456
Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-11-28 14:16:24
The PAD are rapidly going down and them holding the airport is their last stand. Bangkok's rich who were supporting them are changing their minds now as they're losing more and more money due to stopped imports and exports as well as the economic damage the country is taking. #457
animatic
Observant member Posted 2008-11-28 14:29:10
The PAD are rapidly going down and them holding the airport is their last stand. Bangkok's rich who were supporting them are changing their minds now as they're losing more and more money due to stopped imports and exports as well as the economic damage the country is taking. Fast or perishable items go by air, but the bulk is via containers. #458
syd barrett
Breakfast Member Posted 2008-11-28 15:53:41
Passengers booked with Emirates airlines can re-book from Hong Kong, KL or Singapore all expenses paid including overland travel. See link below:
EMIRATE UPDATE #459
Felt 35
Super Member Posted 2008-11-28 16:23:47 Quote Suvarnabhumi Airport represents modern Thailand  Suwarnabhumi Airport represent Thaksin and his populist politic. Thailand had done well for 20 years to come on Don Muang with some expansions and upgrades there. #460
sbk
Mistress Whiplash Posted 2008-11-28 16:36:29
Please take PAD discussions to other threads thanks, this one is for airport updates, flight information etc etc
thanks #461
BowmoreIslay
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-28 16:48:32
Not sure when Swampy will be reopens. However this interesting announcement from the TG Labor Union think it is quite soon. The announcement is in Thai.
http://www.tg-union.com/index.php?la...e=1&No=1196653 Essentially: We must work together to topple the government within this 1-2 days. Otherwise THAI service has to be suspended indefinitely. The source of the problem is the government. THAI's existence depends on your decision to act now. You must not remain silent. #462
GizmoBKK
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-28 16:53:41
BREAKING NEWS >> Friday November 28, 2008 16:25
PAD removal to progress from mild to severe BangkokPost.com) - Senior government, police and military officials took part in a teleconference called by Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat Friday to discuss the national situation after the government declared a state of emergency on two of Bangkok's international airports the night before. Interior Minister Kowit Wattana, who was appointed by the prime minister to oversee all authorities involved under the emergency executive decree, said methods aimed at removing the PAD groups from the airports would progress from mild and increase in severity, and that the focus would be on negotiation. Metropolitan Police commissioner Suchart Muenkaew was assigned by the prime minister to lead all operations to clear protesters from Don Mueang airport. Pol Lt Gen Suchart said after the teleconference that authorities will attempt to convey to members of the mob that they are violating the law and persuade them to leave. Some of these attempts could be relaying the message through friends and relatives, posting of announcements, and air-dropping fliers. According to Pol Lt Gen Suchart, representatives from the National Human Rights Commission, the Lawyers' Council of Thailand, the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the media would be invited to discuss each and every step the police plans to undertake. There would be live broadcast of police work, including crowd dispersion if such a measure becomes necessary. PAD members at Don Mueang airport on Friday lined up cars to use as makeshift bunkers covering the airport's entrances. Barb wire and pickup trucks were also being used as barriers elsewhere in the airport compound. #463
thaij
Newbie Posted 2008-11-28 17:27:03
Please can anyone help me.
My parents are supposed to be traveling with Etihad tomorrow morning and obviously can't fly! Is there anyone else on here who is supposed to be traveling with them with any updates Thanks #464
thaitransit
Member Posted 2008-11-28 17:33:33
SRT train service seating availability updates today 5pm 28th November 2008.
Services to Malaysia via Southern Thailand. 28/11/2008 Friday - ALL SOLD OUT 29/11/2008 Saturday 171 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (RAPID) 13:00 2nd class seats = 25 3rd class seats = 590 35 BANGKOK - BUTTERWORTH (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 14:45 SOLD OUT. 37 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 15:10 2nd class seats = 9 3rd class seats = 196 41 BANGKOK - YALA (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 22:50 2nd class seats = 56 30/11/2008 Sunday 171 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (RAPID) 13:00 2nd class seats = 56 3rd class seats = 592 35 BANGKOK - BUTTERWORTH (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 14:45 ALL SOLD OUT. 37 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 15:10 2nd class seats = 22 3rd class seats = 192 41 BANGKOK - YALA (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 22:50 2nd class seats = 20 1/12/2008 Monday 171 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (RAPID) 13:00 2nd class seats = 46 3rd class seats = 589. 35 BANGKOK - BUTTERWORTH (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 14:45 1st class sleeper = 2 2nd class sleeper = 46. 37 BANGKOK - SUNGAI KOLOK (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 15:10 1st class sleeper = 1 2nd class sleeper = 62 2nd class seats = 45 3rd class seats = 191. 41 BANGKOK - YALA (SPECIAL EXPRESS) 22:50 2nd class seats =158. #465
BangkokBP
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-28 17:45:52
Slightly amusing...
 thought i would share it, maybe it makes someone smile. #466
robee
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-28 17:47:21
Now it's the lead story on CNN's web page: http://edition.cnn.com/ Followed by a blog entitled "Thailand's Decent Into Chaos" So much for tourist season 2008...... and beyond... #467
Maestro
Star Member Posted 2008-11-28 17:55:21
Please can anyone help me. My parents are supposed to be traveling with Etihad tomorrow morning and obviously can't fly! Is there anyone else on here who is supposed to be traveling with them with any updates Thanks
for your information , flights leaving from U-tapao are for the people who ALREADY had a ticket and were stranded on the first night , then they will fly the people stranded on the second day and so on.... if you have a ticket , just wait your turn , provided the airline you flied in with made arrangement to fly from there. a thai friend of mine who works and lives in france just came back from etihad offices , they offer the hotel tonight and transfer to U-tapao for tomorrow's flight to abu dhabi for the people who missed the 8:40 am flight on november 26. She went there 90 minutes ago and is already booked on tomorrow's flight. People have to go to their airline office and let the airline know they are ready to go. Maestro #468
balou
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-28 18:04:48
Quote Organizers of the prolonged raid on the Bangkok international airport have insisted that they will bring down the government at any cost. In targeting the airport they have taken a dramatic strategic step and have also made a move of enormous symbolic importance. Suvarnabhumi Airport represents modern Thailand. The new airport was a huge project aimed not only at cementing the country’s commercial place in Asia but also at demonstrating how far it has come by comparison to most of its immediate neighbors. Under normal circumstances, legions of security personnel would have protected the terminal, accompanied by the dire warnings of senior officers about anyone thinking to damage national prestige with funny business that might upset foreign tourists and businesspeople. Under normal circumstances, the police would have quickly moved to prevent or end any seizure, just as they did when protests occurred on government premises against the interim military regime last year. Full article here : Final battle in Bangkok A very good article above and in fact very true; can the PAD monster be put back in the bottle even if the will is there. My husband has had a different theory to mine viz the PAD motives and it could be he has been totally correct. A very scary thought. http://ratchasima.net/ I suggest to anyone to read interesting articles here about the PAD leaders: http://ratchasima.net/ A part of Thailand history, i am very surprise that they have so many protesters. then...As we cannot have and write any opinion here. If the PAD is elected, i will seriously look after leaving the country. Anyway i am already looking for. #469
fft100
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-28 18:21:40
Which airlines are flying INTO U-tapao ? That would be interesting for me to know.
The AOT and suvarnabhumi websites have no info at all about any of this or any updates at al - but i suppose that is typical of them. #470
rainman
Platinum Member Posted 2008-11-28 18:36:39
I love this:
Quote Acting THAI president Narongsak Sangapong said there were around 6,000 leftover international passengers by Friday, and the airline has arranged lodging for stranded first- and business-class passengers. The airline advised economy-class passengers to fend for themselves. Source: http://www.bangkokpo...s.php?id=132357 #471
BangkokBP
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-28 19:08:21
Heavily-armed police block main road to Bangkok airport
At 6:55 pm Friday, police equipped with M 16 assault rifles were deployed to block a main road to the Suvarnahbhumi International Airport. Police set up a road block on the Lard Krabang- Suvarnabhumi Road and did not allow any vehicle to pass through. The nation #472
Chang_paarp
Platinum Member Posted 2008-11-28 19:38:56
For those stuck here is the information posted on the Tiger Airline site about flight disruption.
Quote Flights on 30th November are due to operate as normal but please check our website for up-to-date information Notice from Tourism Authority of Thailand to passengers affected by the flight cancellations: Affected passengers stranded in Bangkok due to the closure of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will arrange complimentary accommodation with breakfast for the stranded passengers till the airport resumes normal operations and passengers are able to get a flight back to Singapore. For assistance, kindly contact TAT Tourism Intelligence Unit and Crisis Management Centre as follows: Tel. (66)-2-250 5500 Extension 1701, 1702 & 1703 Tel. (66)-2-253 8844 Tel. (66)-2-652 8313 &14 Fax. (66)-2-652 8315 Otherwise, passengers can also proceed directly to the 5 hotels listed below. Passengers are to produce their passports and airtickets for the check-in formalities. It is advisable to call the hotels to check on the availability before proceeding. THE TWIN TOWERS HOTEL 88 Rong Muang, Patumwan, Bangkok 10300 Tel. (66)-2-216 9555 Contact Person - Khun Nalinee Tel. 85-075 9998 or Khun Watchirachai Tel. 81-831 5554 www.thetwintowershotel.com ROYAL PRINCESS LARN LUANG 296 Larn Luang Road, Pomprab, Bangkok 10100 Tel. (66)-2-281 3088 http://www.dusit.com...uang/index.html EASTIN HOTEL MAKKASAN 1091/343 New Petchburi Road, Makkasan, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400 Tel. (66)-2-651 7600 www.eastinbangkokhotel.com HOTEL IBIS HUAMARK 5 Soi Ramkamphaeng 15 Ramkamphaeng Road, Huamark, Bangkok 10240 Tel. (66)-2-308 7888 Contact Person - Khun Duangkamol Tel. 89-892 4851 www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6297-hotel-ibis-huamark-bangkok/index.shtml REGENT SUVARNABHUMI 30/1-32/1 Soi Ladkrabang 22, Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10500 Tel. (66)-2-326-7138 to 43 Contact Person - Khun Pichaya Tel. 81-255 4833 www.regentsuvarnabhumi.com #473
Terminator
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-28 19:51:16
Passengers booked with Emirates airlines can re-book from Hong Kong, KL or Singapore all expenses paid including overland travel. See link below: EMIRATE UPDATE this is true, i got this morning flight changed to kl on 1 dec, may have to train or bus to bangkok, or try airasia to utapou #474
nickh
Advanced Member Posted 2008-11-29 11:11:38
Daily News Phuket, Thailand:
Saturday, November 29, 2008, 100,000 passengers miss flights in 3 days http://www.phuketgaz...rticle6941.html #475
oceano
Senior Member Posted 2008-11-29 11:26:33
Airplane start to land in Utapao Pattaya, I listen from my house.
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